Major activities of the Council
FirstLight Power’s lousy deal for the public
$130 million dollars is a big number. Until it isn’t. FirstLight Power, the owner of hydropower facilities in MA and CT, is seeking new federal
25th Annual Source to Sea Cleanup Tackles River Trash
Greenfield, MA – Registration is now open for Connecticut River Conservancy’s (CRC) 25th annual Source to Sea Cleanup on September 24-26. The annual Source to
CRC comments on draft Chicopee WWTP NPDES permit
August 26, 2021 Janet Deshais U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Region 1 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (06-4) Boston MA 02109-3912 Claire Golden
CRC comments on LIHI re-certification of West Springfield Hydroelectric Project
August 19, 2021 Shannon Ames, Executive Director Low Impact Hydropower Institute 1167 Massachusetts Avenue, Office 407 Arlington, MA 02476 Re: LIHI Project #19
CRC comments on LIHI recertification for Gardner Falls Dam
August 5, 2021 Low Impact Hydropower Institute 1167 Massachusetts Avenue, Office 407, Arlington, MA 02476 Re: LIHI Project #80 – Gardner Falls Hydroelectric
Rain Contributes to River Cleanliness Concerns
Greenfield, MA – As we enter the heat of the summer season, one of the most asked questions the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) gets
CRC comments on draft NPDES permit for Erving (MA) POTWs #1 and #2
July 21, 2021 Doug MacLean U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Region 1 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (06-4) Boston MA 02109-3912 Claire Golden MassDEP,
Portage Parades Highlight Need for Improved Recreation Resources at Dams
Greenfield, MA – The Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC), Appalachian Mountain Club, American Whitewater and other recreation partners thank everyone who participated in two Portage
Portage Parades Send Message to FirstLight Power, Great River Hydro
Greenfield, MA – The Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC), Appalachian Mountain Club, American Whitewater and other recreation partners thank everyone who participated in last weekend’s
Hydropower Companies Need a Real Recreation Plan for the 21st Century
Hydroelectric companies are required to provide recreation amenities as compensation for using the public’s water to generate power. Some of FirstLight and Great River